Muslim Student Association-God, Many Names; Muslims, Christians and Jews all call on the same God"

Free dinner-lecture on Islamic faith

Feb. 9, 2010

KALAMAZOO--Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah will discuss similarities among the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths during the semiannual installment of a free dinner-lecture series sponsored by the Muslim Students Association of Western Michigan University.

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MSA dinner-lecture

In addition to the keynote address, "One God, Many Names: Muslims, Christians and Jews all Call Upon the Same God," the evening includes a multicultural dinner and multiethnic exhibition. Events begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in the Bernhard Center Ballroom.

The dinner-lecture is open to the public free of charge, but reservations are required. They must be made online at www.rso.wmich.edu/msa by Wednesday, Feb. 17. The popular event typically attracts capacity attendance, and those wishing to attend are encouraged to register early. A waiting list will be maintained for late registrants.

The Muslim Students Association, in collaboration with the Arab Student Association, sponsors the dinner-lecture series once each fall and spring semester.

For more information, visit WMU's Muslim Student Association online, or contact Samira Shammas at rso_msa@wmich.edu.

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